grindstone

noun

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grind·stone | \ ˈgrīn(d)-ˌstōn

Definition of grindstone

1 : millstone sense 1

2 : a flat circular stone of natural sandstone that revolves on an axle and is used for grinding, shaping, or smoothing

Examples of grindstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Things are about to pick up at work, so get ready to roll up your sleeves and put your nose to the grindstone! — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 13 Dec. 2021 Working doesn’t have to be nose-to-the-grindstone misery. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2021 Starting today, Mars may get your nose to the grindstone, encouraging you to focus on practical work. — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 29 July 2021 It’s like nose to the grindstone, sunup to sundown and longer. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2021 In July and August, keep your nose pressed firmly to the grindstone and gather the experience needed to achieve your ambitions. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 13 May 2021 Some players just keep their nose to the grindstone, without bright lights or cameras. — Kyle Kelly, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021 Her nose-to-the-grindstone approach is probably the only thing keeping her going. — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2021 Her debut solo album Reckless, which arrived in March, carries the ragged edge of a singer-songwriter who’s been putting her nose to the grindstone for some time. — Claire Shaffer, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2021

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